Facelifts May Make Women Seem More Likable

But this doesn't mean they'll be happier, expert says.

Lower eye lifts and full facelifts garnered the most positive responses from those involved in the study.

A facelift might make you look younger and friendlier at the same time, a new, small study suggests.

A team of plastic surgeons found that various facial procedures — from full facelifts to eye lifts or chin implants — can significantly boost the way a woman is perceived by strangers.

Women who'd had "work" done were perceived as more likable, attractive and feminine, said the researchers who showed before-and-after photos of 30 patients to 170 people.

"One of the goals of this study was to try and figure out, in a scientifically credible and accurate way, what other people are actually 'seeing' when they see the results [of facial plastic surgery]," said study author Dr. Michael Reilly, an assistant professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

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What’s Wrong With My Scalp?

These common conditions can be painful and embarrassing, but the good news is they’re treatable.

Hair and scalp conditions can affect a person’s self-confidence.

Conditions that affect the scalp and hair are not unusual, but they can be very embarrassing because they’re not easily hidden. “Our hair is part of our identity,” says Marnie B. Nussbaum, MD, a dermatologist in New York City. “When we experience issues with it, it may alter our confidence.”

Knowing how to spot and distinguish between scalp or hair problems is the first step to getting the right treatment. Here are some common conditions, what causes them, and what can be done about them.

Dandruff

As our scalps shed dead skin cells, a little bit of flaking is not cause for concern. But if those tiny white flakes are chronically littering your hairline and shoulders, then you may have dandruff. Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, the condition causes itchiness and can make your scalp inflamed and sore.

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11 Natural Remedies for Dandruff

You might have great hair and great looks, but you wouldn’t stand a chance with your close friends if you carry dandruff on your hair. It is hard to hide the fact that you have dandruff and it can be quite embarrassing. Sometimes you wouldn’t even realize the fact that others are observing your hair and the traces of dandruff that makes you scratch your scalp every now and then.
Nevertheless, I agree that dandruff is a common disorder and around 50% of the population keeps getting dandruff. The reason is simple. There are several causes that can bring dandruff. Understanding these causes is essential if you wish to get rid of dandruff for good.

Causes Of Dandruff

1. Lack Of Proper Hair Care

Proper hair care should be an essential part of your routine if you wish to stay away from dandruff.

• Irregular and improper hair brushing can gradually lead to dandruff. It is a common cause that causes dandruff and other hair problems.

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18 Effective Home Remedies To Fight Hair Loss

Most of the people lose 50-100 strands of hair every day. When hair is washed, people can lose up to 250 strands of hair. When you lose more hair from the scalp or from other parts of the body, you will be having hair loss. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. The hair grows about half an inch per month. About 90 % of a person’s hair will be in the growth phase at any given time. Another 10 % will be in the dormant stage and after 2-3 months these dormant hairs falls out.

Symptoms

• If you see large amount of hair on your pillow when you wake up in the morning you will be suffering from hair fall
• If you find more than normal hair left in the comb when you comb your hair, then you will be having hair loss problem.
• When hair loss occurs, men’s hair recedes from the forehead or from the crown of the head.

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